Benefits of Library Offsite Storage
Offsite library storage facilities offer numerous benefits that enhance library operations, collection management, and preservation. Here are some key advantages of offsite library facilities:
- Offsite library storage facilities provide additional storage space, allowing libraries to accommodate their growing collections without overcrowding the main library building.
- Offsite storage facilities keep valuable archival collections safe by providing a climate-controlled environment. The facilities control temperature, humidity, and security.
- On-campus libraries can free up space for public services and study areas by moving less used materials to offsite locations.
- Offsite storage is a cost-effective solution for libraries to manage their collections efficiently. It saves space, reduces energy and operational costs, and allows for shared storage with other libraries.
- Offsite library storage facilities are equipped with advanced security measures to safeguard collections against theft, damage, or unauthorized access.
Types of Library Storage Facilities
Library Storage Annex
Library storage annexes are strategically designed spaces dedicated to housing overflow materials. These facilities accommodate a wide range of library materials, from books and periodicals to multimedia resources. They are particularly valuable for holding older editions, less-used items, and materials of historical significance.
Library Book Depository
Depositories are specialized offsite library storage facilities designed to preserve and protect valuable collections, such as rare books, manuscripts, and archival materials.
With strict environmental controls, including temperature and humidity regulation, depositories create an optimal environment for long-term preserving delicate and irreplaceable items.
Library Book Repository
Library repositories are collaborative storage places that share valuable collections like rare books, manuscripts, and archival materials, kept offsite to protect them. Repositories keep delicate and irreplaceable items safe for a long time by controlling temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors.
Library repositories represent a collaborative effort among multiple libraries sharing storage needs. By sharing their resources, libraries can establish repositories to collectively store less frequently used materials. This approach reduces individual costs and fosters resource sharing and interlibrary loan programs. Visit our online store to see our library storage products.
High-Density Shelving for Library Storage Facilities
Consider installing a high-density shelving system in your library storage facility to minimize costs and maximize library offsite storage space. Mobile high-bay shelving is a storage system that maximizes space utilization. It is similar to a library, allowing you to store a large number of items in a compact area. This system enables you to fit more things without compromising accessibility.
The high-bay shelving units extend up to 35 feet high, with up to 30 shelving tiers. They take advantage of the full height of your library storage facility.
Mobile high-bay shelves move on tracks and move with the push of a button. They compact together to save even more space and allow for dynamic aisle configurations that grant instant access to stored items at the push of a button. They save space and make it easy to access stored items.
Library Shelving, Tables, Racks, and Carts
See specifications and pricing for library shelving, art racks, bookcases. Various options for wall mounted shelving for books may include a wall mounted shelf, floating bookshelf, hanging bookshelf, open shelf.
Library Shelving
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Contact Us for Offsite Library Shelving
Southwest Solutions Group provides design and installation services for offsite library shelving, including static and mobile high-bay shelving. We will also provide a free consultation to determine your needs and specifications before the design begins. To learn more or to speak with a specialist, call us at 800-803-1083 or send us a message today.
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